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  • 11-09-2015
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What is the best order-of-magnitude for 0.000006?


A.10^-4
B.10^-5
C.10^-6
D.10^-7

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  • 11-09-2015
So,

Optimally, we want a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of ten.

If we move the decimal place 6 places to the right, we get 6.

So we want [tex]10^{-6}[/tex].

The correct option is C.
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